1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Speaker Sizes

The 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee factory audio system features dashboard locations that accommodate 1.5 inch speakers. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a system replacement and upgrade consist of tweeter, midbass, and full-range.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 1.5 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Speaker Replacement Summary

3 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 0

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN or Double DIN 7"×2" or 7"×4" 180×50 or 180×100 Vehicle supports both radio sizes
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee front and rear door panels accept 6.5 inch speakers that can function as either midbass drivers or full-range units, providing flexibility in component selection based on the existing audio configuration.
  • Dashboard locations accommodate 1.5 inch tweeters, which typically handle high-frequency reproduction when paired with separate midbass speakers in a component system setup.
  • The door panel speaker size consistency between front and rear positions may simplify replacement planning, as identical speaker models could potentially be installed in all four door locations.
  • When installing component speakers, the existing tweeter locations in the dashboard could integrate with new 6.5 inch midbass drivers in the doors, preserving the factory's separation of frequency ranges.
  • Full-range 6.5 inch speakers might be considered for door panel upgrades when retaining factory tweeter locations, though component systems with dedicated tweeters often provide enhanced frequency separation.
  • The radio bay supports both Single DIN and Double DIN head unit installations, which could influence speaker upgrade decisions if replacing the source unit alongside speakers for improved power delivery and signal processing.